Banned Books Week Trading Cards Highlight Local Art
Lawrence Public Library and Lawrence Arts Center team up to honor Banned Books Week with trading cards. Local artists draw inspiration from controversial literature, showcasing in a new community exhibit. Oktoberfest at St John the Evangelist kicks off autumn with food, beer, music, and traditional dress. Barack Obama heads into the first debate with momentum while Mitt Romney seeks a late surge after a tough September.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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Alpaca Farm Days draws crowds to Kaw Valley Alpacas
Bruce Koerth owner of Kaw Valley Alpacas opened his farm to the public for National Alpaca Farm Days. He notes the herd grew from two boys to 40 alpacas as visitors toured the facility and learned about the animals.
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Bruce Koerth
Kaw Valley Alpacas
Lawrence’s Turnhalle: oldest community building in town
In downtown Lawrence, Ernst & Son Hardware preserves a hidden history through items tucked among nails and bolts. Among relics is a 1900s wooden box for horse shoe nails, a World War I Germany letter, a Winchester firearms ad, and a German-American history thesis. The Turnhalle’s dated 1869 arch sign marks the city’s oldest standing community building.
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Winchester Firearms
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Kansas economy mixed as firms seek qualified workers
Kansas business leaders and state officials describe the economy as mixed with gains in some sectors but a flat overall trend. The Kansas Index of Leading Indicators shows a pause after a rise, while building permits drop 24.8 percent from 2011 to 2012. Officials warn a long climb back out remains and cite a shortage of qualified workers such as mechanics and carpenters for the construction sector.
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Kansas
Stan Ahlerich
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Sam Brownback
Inayat Noormahmad
Kansas Department of Labor
Noormahmad
Ivan Crossland
Crossland Construction
Brownback
Council of Economic Advisors
Vermont Towers Battles Recurrent Bedbug Infestations
Lawrence managers report two bedbug infestations at Vermont Towers over 18 months costing more than 6000. The five story 60 unit building at 1101 Vermont provides housing for low income seniors and disabled residents. The latest outbreak affected four units with about 14 treated.
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Vermont Towers
Marsh
Douglas County
National Pest Management Association
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